Work from home can be available, schools will run in hybrid mode; GRAP-4 implemented in Delhi-NCR

The fourth phase of GRAP is applicable in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Noida. Classes for students of classes VI to IX and XI will run in ‘hybrid mode’.

Delhi’s air has become poisonous again. In view of the smog blanket in the sky of Delhi-NCR and the poison of pollution mixed in the air, Graded Response Action Plan-4 (GRAP-4) has been implemented. With the increase in the level of air pollution, restrictions have come into force under the fourth phase of GRAP.

The fourth phase of GRAP is applicable in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Noida. Classes for students of classes VI to IX and XI in NCR will run in ‘hybrid mode’. Earlier on Monday (16 December), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) constituted by the Center in Delhi-NCR implemented the third phase of GRAP. After this, the AQI increased to 400 at 10 pm, due to which GRAP 4 had to be implemented.

Delhi’s average AQI rose to 399 at 9 pm tonight and breached the 400 mark at 10PM. Considering the steep rise in the AQI of Delhi owing to highly unfavourable meteorological conditions and absolute calm wind conditions, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP called for an emergency… pic.twitter.com/av95THFtOf

— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2024

GRAP is divided into four stages based on the air quality in Delhi-NCR.

• The first stage is implemented when AQI is 201-300 i.e. ‘bad’
• The second stage is implemented when AQI is 301-400 (very bad)
• The third stage is implemented when AQI is 401-450 (severe)
• The fourth stage is implemented when AQI is more than 450 (more than severe)

Fourth phase restrictions

With the fourth phase of GRAP coming into effect, all construction and demolition activities, including public projects like highways and flyovers, will be banned. Also, trucks carrying non-essential goods will be prohibited from entering Delhi. All types of construction and demolition work are banned. State governments are also authorized to take decisions regarding online classes for school students and work from home for government, private offices during such situations.